The Labor History of the Cripple Creek District: A Study in Industrial Evolution is a historical book written by Benjamin McKie Rastall and first published in 1908. The book presents a comprehensive account of the labor history of the Cripple Creek mining district in Colorado, USA, from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Rastall explores the complex relationship between miners, mining companies, and labor unions during a time of significant industrial growth and social upheaval. The book covers the rise of the Western ...
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The Labor History of the Cripple Creek District: A Study in Industrial Evolution is a historical book written by Benjamin McKie Rastall and first published in 1908. The book presents a comprehensive account of the labor history of the Cripple Creek mining district in Colorado, USA, from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Rastall explores the complex relationship between miners, mining companies, and labor unions during a time of significant industrial growth and social upheaval. The book covers the rise of the Western Federation of Miners, the role of the Colorado National Guard in labor disputes, and the infamous Cripple Creek strike of 1903-1904.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the labor history of the Cripple Creek district. Rastall provides a detailed analysis of the economic and political factors that shaped the labor movement in the region, as well as the social conditions that led to the formation of labor unions.The Labor History of the Cripple Creek District is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American labor movement and the struggles of workers in the mining industry. The book is well-researched and provides a nuanced and insightful perspective on a critical period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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